They come from the land right near the land down under--but there's no reason to run, no call to take cover. This New Zealand group makes thoroughly listenable indie pop that's equally rooted in tight vocal harmonies and a ragged punk edge. And the Clean would know: They've been around for 25 years and were listening to the Clash when you were still in short pants.
The Clean are the grand old patriarchs of New Zealand rock. For nearly a quarter century, the seminal group has pumped out a distinctive brand of punk-injected melodic pop, spiked with a strong streak of arty dissonance and atmospheric psychedelia.